| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $249.27 | 11.674% | $278.3698 | $278.37 | $278.35 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.77 | 7.790% | $114.0095 | $114.01 | $114.00 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.93 | 3.787% | $258.357 | $258.36 | $258.35 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.84 | 3.739% | $137.8069 | $137.81 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.48 | 5.476% | $38.4776 | $38.48 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.52 | 4.680% | $131.3943 | $131.39 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.95 | 3.155% | $158.8071 | $158.81 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.76 | $1,117.2222 | $1,117.23 | $1,117.20 | $1,117.30 | |